How many sane people will torture animals anyway? Why would I wish to
harm my own property which I have earned (worked, sweated, etc. for)?
I would guess that the only practical reasons for owning a cow is
either milk or meat production or both. In both cases, tortured cows
probably produce poorer products. So, in the long run, those who
torture their cows will lose. Therefore, individuals can torture
their cows, but in the long run, they'll either lose for it or gain
nothing.